Senior Research Fellow (Project Management)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is looking for a Senior Research Fellow to lead a team and drive research initiatives focused on early childhood development. The role involves mentoring, project management, and collaboration with international partners. Ideal candidates should have a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant experience in a research environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with esteemed researchers.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in a research environment.
• Experience in project management in a commercial setting.
• Strategic planning and financial management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of researchers.
• Provide operational support to the Centre Director.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder research projects.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Research support

Education

PhD degree in relevant field

Job description

The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre (EMPOWER) is a University Research Institute whose mission is to maximise every child’s mental and emotional capital by uplifting neurodevelopmentaltrajectories during early sensitive periods through interdisciplinary discovery science and translational technologies. The Centre has 3 major activities and thrusts:

1) Core Discovery Research, Empowering Science: Basic neuroscience research and advanced computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential, developmental trajectories, and risk and resilience factors;

2) Translation to Clinic & Pedagogy, Empowering Practitioners: Developing precision assessment and intervention tools to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical, education and community settings;

3) Translation to Real-World Technologies, Empowering Families: Creating scalable solutions and real-world technologies for parents to enhance their child’s mental and cognitive wellbeing at home.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/empower

We are looking for an experienced Senior Research Fellow to work closely with a team of researchers, led by PI – Professor Victoria Leong, and to drive and fulfil research deliverables and milestones within a tight timeline.

The postholder is expected to render research support to the Centre’s Director, Professor Victoria Leong and collaborators, on basic and translational projects with a focus on early childhood development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of researchers, driving the achievement of research deliverables and milestones within tight project timelines.
• Provide strong research and operational support to the Centre Director, Professor Victoria Leong, and a team of Co-Investigators, ensuring smooth execution of centre activities.
• Coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder research projects at both local and international levels, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and progress tracking.
• Oversee end-to-end project management for research and industry initiatives, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and risk management.
• Manage contracts and agreements, including Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA), sub-contracting arrangements, and related documentation, ensuring timely execution and alignment with institutional policies.
• Liaise closely with relevant offices, including the Legal Secretariat Office (LSO), Institutional Review Board (IRB) team, and other administrative units, to ensure compliance with ethical, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Support intellectual property (IP) and technology disclosure processes, working with researchers and NTUitive (or equivalent IP office) on disclosures, filings, and associated documentation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for events and partnership activities, including workshops, seminars, industry engagements, and public outreach initiatives, ensuring effective planning and smooth execution.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Social Sciences/Humanities/Business or Technical/Computing/Biological fields or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experiences in an institute of higher learning / research environment
• Experience of project management in a commercial / industry setting is highly desirable.
• Strategic planning and financial management skills are preferred
• Efficient, organized, and a good team player
• Strong communication and writing skills are essential
• Experience working with international collaborators or partners in a research or commercial context is desired
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Desired:

• Experience with NTU financial, HR and procurement systems
• Interest and experience in Psychology or Neuroscience research, and working with children

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.